The drive from Hogansville, GA to Albany, GA covers 140.8 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chet Atkins Parkway, US 280, Wall Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.5 miles on Chet Atkins Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.4 miles from Hogansville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 140.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Hogansville, GA to Albany, GA covers 140.8 miles and takes about 2h 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chet Atkins Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 50.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.8 miles in near I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 140.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.8 miles (I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.6 miles (US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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9.8 mi into trip|~12m in|I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway toward I 185 South: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21
Toward I 185 South: Columbus
6
60.3 mi into trip|~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1A
Toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA...
6
133.6 mi into trip|~2h 39m in|US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, Camilla
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, Camilla
6
138.6 mi into trip|~2h 46m in
Take the exit toward GA 91, GA 133: Jefferson Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward GA 91, GA 133: Jefferson Street, Downtow...
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138.8 mi into trip|~2h 46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hogansville, GA to Albany, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Camilla along the way.
Camilla
133.6 mi in|~2h 39m|via US 82; GA 520
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Chet Atkins Parkway
50.5 mi
55m
US 280
18.6 mi
21m
Wall Street
16 mi
19m
Albany Highway
14.2 mi
17m
Victory Drive
11.6 mi
15m
Columbus Highway
8 mi
9m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
6.6 mi
7m
Liberty Expressway
5 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Chet Atkins Parkway
— 50.5 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hogansville, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on GA 54
2.8 mi·5 min·West Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 85 South: Montgomery
3
Merge onto I 85
6.6 mi·7 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185
51 mi·55 min·Chet Atkins Parkway
Exit 21Toward I 185 South: ColumbusUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 1AToward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
6
Merge onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
12 mi·15 min·Victory Drive
7
Continue on US 280; GA 520
3.3 mi·3 min·US 280; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 280; GA 520
15 mi·17 min·US 280; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on GA 520
16 mi·19 min·Wall Street
10
Continue on GA 520
1.0 mi·1 min·North Parrott Street
11
Continue on GA 520
8.0 mi·9 min·Columbus Highway
12
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.5 mi·43 sec·Martin Luther King Jr Drive
13
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.2 mi·27 sec·Roundtree Drive
14
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.3 mi·33 sec·Vine Street Northwest
15
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.6 mi·1 min·Rountree Drive Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 82; GA 520
1.1 mi·1 min·Forrester Drive Southeast
17
Continue on US 82; GA 520
5.4 mi·6 min·Albany Highway
18
Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520
1.0 mi·1 min·Highway Street
19
Continue on US 82; GA 520
8.8 mi·10 min·Albany Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; GA 520
5.0 mi·6 min·Liberty Expressway
Toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, Camilla
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Exit 5Toward GA 91, GA 133: Jefferson Street, Downtown
22
Keep slight right at fork
239 ft·8 sec
Toward GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton
23
Turn straight onto GA 91
1.9 mi·4 min·North Jefferson Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn left onto Pine Avenue
75 ft·1 sec·Pine Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.4 miles from Hogansville, GA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.4 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hogansville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hogansville, GA
This is one driving day of about 140.8 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Hogansville, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Chet Atkins Parkway for about 50.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.4 mi from Hogansville, GA
· 1h 22m into the drive
The midpoint is around 70.4 miles from Hogansville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Albany, GA
The final approach into Albany, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Albany, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 106.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.02 one way
$44.04 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$24.07
$48.15
premium
$4.70
$26.06
$52.12
diesel
$5.61
$31.09
$62.17
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.2
0
$14.78
$6.76
Efficient EV
35.2
0
$12.32
$5.63
EV Truck/SUV
56.3
0
$19.71
$9.01
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Hogansville, GA
Night
in Hogansville on Friday
Local time
10:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Albany, GA
Night
in Albany on Friday
Local time
10:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear
WSW 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
52°F
Richland, GA
70 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 51m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hogansville, GA to Albany, GA covers 140.8 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chet Atkins Parkway, US 280, Wall Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.4 miles from Hogansville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 140.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.8 miles (I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.6 miles (US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hogansville, GA to Albany, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Camilla along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
